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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 569.16 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 569.16 and 235.80 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 569.16 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/569.16 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 569.16 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 134,207.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,207.93/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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